Hello (again, again) world!
If you’re reading this, congratulations — you are either one of the most patient humans on the internet, or you accidentally stumbled here while googling “tech blogs that ghost their readers.” Either way, welcome. You are appreciated.
To my loyal subscribers, followers, and random visitors who have this site bookmarked after all these years — I am deeply sorry for disappearing. Again. I know, I know. This is starting to feel like that friend who keeps saying “we should hang out soon” and then vanishes for four years. Except in my case, it’s been roughly that long since my last post.
For me, here’s something wild to think about (or to be grateful for): www.junauza.com will turn 20 years old next year. Two decades. This site has been online since 2007. To put that in perspective, when I wrote my first post, the iPhone had been announced, “cloud” was something in the sky, and people were debating whether blogs were a thing. I started this site when Twitter was a baby, Android didn’t exist yet, and Bitcoin was an idea brewing in Satoshi Nakamoto’s mysterious brain.
Twenty years. That’s older than most TikTok creators. Let that sink in. I am getting older.
*What’s New Around Here?
If you’re a returning visitor, the first thing you’ll notice is the fresh new look. We did a full redesign — cleaner, simpler, and way more readable on mobile. No more cluttered sidebars, no more widgets from 2012 that load slower than a Windows Vista laptop - just clean content and a pleasant reading experience.
Oh, and the ads? Gone. Wiped out. Eliminated. We are now running an ad-free site. No popups ambushing you when you’re trying to read a paragraph. No auto-play video ads making your phone speaker blast some random product at full volume while you’re in a quiet coffee shop. None of that. This is now a pure, distraction-free zone.
You may have noticed the new title and description: Tech Source — persistent tech curiosity since 2007. I think that captures what this site has always been about. I’ve always been curious about technology, and that curiosity hasn’t faded one bit. If anything, it’s gotten worse. In a good way.
*Where Have I Been?
Great question. Let me give you the honest answer without writing an entire autobiography.
Offline Businesses
After I stopped posting, I spent a significant amount of time and energy on offline ventures. Running physical businesses is a whole different beast compared to managing a blog. There’s no “Ctrl+Z” in real life when things go wrong, and things go wrong a lot. But it’s been a rewarding learning experience — one that taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of knowing when to step away from the screen.
Health and Wellness
I made a conscious decision to invest more time in my physical and mental health. I got serious about fitness, cleaned up my diet, and started paying more attention to what my body was actually telling me instead of ignoring every signal like a human version of “dismiss all notifications.” Getting older has a way of reminding you that your body isn’t a machine — well, it is, but it’s the kind that needs regular maintenance, quality fuel, and the occasional software update.
Family Time
I spent more quality time with my family, which is something I wouldn’t trade for any amount of site traffic or page views. Kids grow up fast. Like, terrifyingly fast. One moment you’re teaching them how to hold a spoon, and the next they’re explaining to you what a meme is.
Traveling
I also did a bit of traveling when I could. There’s something about visiting new places that recharges your creative battery in ways that no amount of coffee or YouTube tutorials can replicate. Seeing how technology is being adopted differently across various places gave me fresh perspectives that I’m excited to share with you.
iOS App Development
For those who’ve been following my journey, I’ve been deep in the trenches of iOS development. Building apps with SwiftUI, experimenting with different concepts for niche market, and losing sleep over Auto Layout constraints and App Store review guidelines. More on this in future posts — I’ve got stories, tips, and a few cautionary tales to share.
*Why Come Back Now?
Because we are living in the most exciting era of technology in human history, and I physically cannot keep all of this to myself anymore.
Think about it. When I last posted regularly, ChatGPT didn’t exist. Generative AI was an academic curiosity. Self-driving cars were a “someday” proposition. Bitcoin was fighting for legitimacy. Now? AI can write code, generate art, compose music, and have eerily intelligent conversations (hello from the other side). Electric vehicles are everywhere. Crypto has survived multiple “deaths” and keeps coming back like a villain in a Marvel movie. Humanoid robots are walking around like it’s the most normal thing in the world. We are living in the future and I want to write about it.
*The Road Ahead
Moving forward, my goal is to post at least once a week. No more year-long sabbaticals. No more disappearing acts. I’ve set the bar at weekly because I want to prioritize quality over quantity. Each post should either teach you something, make you think, or at least, not put you to sleep.
Here’s what you can expect from TechSource moving forward:
Artificial Intelligence — This is the big one. AI is reshaping everything from how we work to how we create to how we search the internet. I’ll be covering the latest developments, practical applications, tools worth trying, and the occasional existential crisis about whether our robot overlords are friendly or not.
Electric Vehicles — I’m fascinated by the EV revolution. From Tesla’s latest moves to what’s happening with BYD, Rivian, and the dozens of new players entering the market, there’s no shortage of things to talk about. Range anxiety is soo 2020.
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain — You may remember my posts about Bitcoin from way back. I ran a full Lightning node on a Raspberry Pi, wrote about the Bitcoin revolution, and geeked out about blockchain technology before it was cool. That enthusiasm hasn’t gone anywhere. Expect honest takes on crypto markets, DeFi developments, and blockchain projects that matter (and a few that don’t but are entertaining).
Biohacking and Health Tech — This is a personal passion of mine. The intersection of technology and human biology is producing some incredible breakthroughs. From wearables that track your sleep and HRV to supplements backed by science to longevity research that might help us all live longer and better — I want to explore all of it.
Gadgets and Hardware — Because most of us geeks get unreasonably excited about unboxing a new piece of tech. Smartphones, laptops, Raspberry Pi projects, smart home devices — if it has a chip in it and does something cool, it’s exciting.
Software and Tools — From productivity apps to development tools to open-source gems that deserve more attention. My Linux roots run deep, and my love for good software hasn’t changed.
Tech Startups — The startup world is wild right now, with AI lowering the barrier to entry for building products. I’ll be keeping an eye on interesting companies, innovative products, and founders who are building the future.
Sustainable Energy — Solar, wind, battery storage, nuclear fusion progress, and everything in between. The energy transition is one of the most important stories of our time, and it doesn’t get nearly enough attention in mainstream tech coverage.
Stock Market and Investing — I’m not a financial advisor and I won’t pretend to be one. But I do follow the markets, especially tech stocks, and I think there’s value in sharing observations, analysis, and the occasional “I can’t believe that just happened” moment. As always, do your own research.
My App Development Journey — I’ve been building iOS apps for a while now, and I want to share more about that journey. The wins, the frustrations, the bug that took three days to fix and turned out to be a missing comma. Real talk from the trenches of indie app development.
A Bit of Spirituality — Technology is amazing, but it can’t answer every question. I’ve found that maintaining some form of spiritual practice — whether it’s meditation, reflection, or just stepping away from the noise — is essential for staying grounded in a world that moves at the speed of a fiber optic cable. I’ll sprinkle in some thoughts on this from time to time.
Random Tech Musings — Sometimes I just have thoughts. About technology, about the internet, about why we still can’t get printers to work reliably in 2026. These will be the fun, unstructured posts where I riff on whatever’s on my mind.
*A Few Final Thoughts
This site has been through multiple redesigns, topic shifts, contributor changes, and extended hiatuses. But the core has always remained the same — a genuine curiosity about technology and a desire to share that curiosity with others.
I started TechSource as a young tech enthusiast from a small province in the Philippines, who wanted to write about Linux and open-source software. Nearly two decades later, I’m that same guy — with a broader set of interests, more life experiences, and much lesser hair ego.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically since 2007. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the excitement I feel when I discover something new, understand how something works, or find a piece of technology that genuinely makes life better. That excitement is what built this site, and it’s what will keep it going.
If you’re still around after all that — thank you. Whether you’ve been following since the Linux distro review days or you found this site five minutes ago, I appreciate you. Let’s make the next chapter of TechSource the best one yet.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have about a hundred drafts to finish and a weekly posting schedule to keep.
See you next week (or year).
— Jun